# Toronto Jr. Canadiens

The Toronto Jr. Canadiens are a Junior "A" ice hockey team based in the Downsview neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They were known as the Wexford Raiders until the end of the 2005–06 season and are a part of Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) but used to be a part of the Metro Junior A Hockey League.

## History

The team originated in 1972 as the Wexford Warriors of the Metro Junior B league, when the original Wexford Raiders jumped to the Junior A Ontario Provincial League in 1972. When the Junior A Raiders folded in 1981, the Junior B Warriors adopted the Raider name and kept it until 2006.
The Wexford Raiders were one of the strongest teams to play in the Metro Junior A Hockey League. A losing team for much of its history, they become one of the most dominant squads in 1990, under coaches Stan Butler and Kevin Burkett. Butler and Burkett coached the Wexford Raiders midget team to the 1989 championship, then took most of the players to the Junior B level in 1990, and they served as the foundation to four consecutive Metro championship squads. During the 1990s, under the management of Burkett and Butler, the Raiders sent more players on NCAA Division I hockey scholarships than any other junior team in North America. In 1994, the Raiders defeated the Caledon Canadians 4-games-to-0 in the Metro League final. The Canadians were granted the permission to host the Dudley Hewitt Cup that year and ended up winning it despite losing the Metro final.
In 1998, again playing Caledon, the Raiders won the last Metro Junior "A" title in game 7 by a score of 9–0. In 2006, the Raiders changed their name to the Toronto Jr. Canadiens and took on the colors of the Montreal Canadiens.

### 2006-07

On February 11, 2007, after 144 minutes and 32 seconds of play, the Canadiens defeated the Pickering Panthers in Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs. The game-winning goal was credited to Kyle Wetering at the 4:32 mark of the 5th overtime. Toronto outshot Pickering 88–86. On February 12, 2007, TSN show That's Hockey showed highlights of the game and announced that the history of the game may be preserved in the Hockey Hall of Fame as the longest junior hockey game in history, far surpassing the previous record. The game has been officially named the longest game in Ontario Hockey Association history.

## Season-by-season results

1972 - 2006 = Wexford Warriors/Raiders - History - is hidden click to :
| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | P | Results | - Playoffs |
| Wexford Warriors |||||||||||
| 1972-73 | 33 | 12 | 17 | 4 | - | 122 | 133 | 28 | 8th Metro B | |
| 1973-74 | 44 | 23 | 19 | 2 | - | 210 | 195 | 48 | 6th Metro B | |
| 1974-75 | 38 | 21 | 11 | 6 | - | 235 | 166 | 48 | 4th Metro B | |
| 1975-76 | 36 | 11 | 18 | 7 | - | 139 | 174 | 29 | 11th Metro B | |
| 1976-77 | 36 | 14 | 18 | 4 | - | 148 | 180 | 34 | 11th Metro B | |
| 1977-78 | 36 | 16 | 15 | 5 | - | 167 | 162 | 37 | 7th Metro B | |
| 1978-79 | 44 | 14 | 24 | 6 | - | 233 | 276 | 34 | 10th Metro B | DNQ |
| 1979-80 | 42 | 2 | 35 | 5 | - | 167 | 349 | 9 | 13th Metro B | |
| 1980-81 | 43 | 9 | 31 | 3 | - | 176 | 312 | 21 | 12th Metro B | DNQ |
| 1981-82 | 36 | 9 | 23 | 4 | - | 141 | 212 | 22 | 11th Metro B | |
| 1982-83 | 36 | 10 | 21 | 5 | - | 186 | 206 | 25 | 10th Metro B | |
| Wexford Raiders |||||||||||
| 1983-84 | 42 | 14 | 22 | 6 | - | 187 | 216 | 34 | 9th Metro B | DNQ |
| 1984-85 | 36 | 23 | 8 | 5 | - | 206 | 137 | 49 | 3rd Metro B | Lost quarter-final |
| 1985-86 | 37 | 11 | 19 | 7 | - | 167 | 199 | 29 | 8th Metro B | Lost quarter-final |
| 1986-87 | 37 | 9 | 26 | 2 | - | 159 | 250 | 20 | 11th Metro B | DNQ |
| 1987-88 | 37 | 13 | 19 | 5 | - | 193 | 239 | 31 | 9th Metro B | DNQ |
| 1988-89 | 38 | 12 | 25 | 1 | - | 185 | 275 | 25 | 10th Metro B | |
| 1989-90 | 44 | 31 | 5 | 8 | - | 225 | 109 | 70 | 1st Metro B | Lost final |
| 1990-91 | 44 | 34 | 5 | 5 | - | 231 | 110 | 73 | 1st Metro B | Won League |
| 1991-92 | 44 | 34 | 8 | 2 | - | 197 | 121 | 70 | 2nd Metro A | Won League |
| 1992-93 | 48 | 36 | 9 | 3 | - | 213 | 118 | 75 | 1st Metro A | Won League |
| 1993-94 | 50 | 36 | 11 | 3 | - | 283 | 157 | 75 | 1st Metro A | Won League |
| 1994-95 | 50 | 25 | 21 | 4 | - | 257 | 158 | 54 | 6th Metro A | Lost final |
| 1995-96 | 52 | 36 | 14 | 2 | - | 261 | 171 | 74 | 1st Metro A | Lost semi-final |
| 1996-97 | 50 | 38 | 7 | 5 | - | 285 | 185 | 81 | 3rd Metro A | Lost semi-final |
| 1997-98 | 50 | 39 | 7 | 4 | - | 196 | 167 | 82 | 2nd Metro A | Won League |
| 1998-99 | 51 | 21 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 211 | 206 | 52 | 6th OPJHL-C | |
| 1999-00 | 49 | 32 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 237 | 164 | 70 | 3rd OPJHL-S | |
| 2000-01 | 49 | 35 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 259 | 168 | 77 | 2nd OPJHL-S | |
| 2001-02 | 49 | 35 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 237 | 151 | 76 | 1st OPJHL-S | |
| 2002-03 | 49 | 32 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 231 | 152 | 69 | 1st OPJHL-S | |
| 2003-04 | 49 | 29 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 202 | 162 | 63 | 2nd OPJHL-S | |
| 2004-05 | 49 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 216 | 104 | 81 | 1st OPJHL-S | Lost semi-final |
| 2005-06 | 49 | 23 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 188 | 171 | 54 | 5th OPJHL-S | Lost Conf. SF |
2006 - current History :
| Toronto Jr. Canadiens |||||||||||
| 2006-07 | 49 | 26 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 202 | 162 | 59 | 4th OPJHL-S | Lost Conf. QF |
| 2007-08 | 49 | 29 | 18 | - | 2 | 223 | 175 | 60 | 4th OPJHL-S | |
| 2008-09 | 53 | 31 | 20 | - | 2 | 242 | 251 | 64 | 3rd OJHL-C | |
| 2009-10 | 50 | 27 | 19 | - | 4 | 218 | 195 | 58 | 6th CCHL-W | Lost Preliminary |
| 2010-11 | 50 | 16 | 30 | - | 4 | 136 | 207 | 36 | 6th OJHL-S | DNQ |
| 2011-12 | 49 | 18 | 24 | - | 7 | 156 | 184 | 43 | 5th OJHL-S | Lost Division SF |
| 2012-13 | 55 | 27 | 23 | - | 5 | 176 | 179 | 59 | 5th OJHL-S | Lost Conf. QF |
| 2013-14 | 53 | 23 | 26 | - | 4 | 184 | 213 | 50 | 5th OJHL-S | Lost Conf. QF |
| 2014-15 | 54 | 31 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 198 | 218 | 52 | 4th OJHL - S | Lost Conf. Finals: 3-4 (Patriots) |
| 2015-16 | 54 | 30 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 184 | 170 | 68 | 3rd of 6 South Div 6th of 11 SW Conf 9th of 22 OJHL | Lost Conf. Quarters 1-4 (Cougars) |
| 2016-17 | 54 | 28 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 177 | 164 | 62 | 3rd of 6 South Div 5th of 11 SW Conf 11th of 22 OJHL | Won Conf. Quarters 4-3 (Buzzers) Lost Conf. Semifinals 0-4 (Raiders) |
| 2017-18 | 54 | 33 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 202 | 166 | 69 | 4th of 6 South Div 5th of 11 SW Conf 8th of 22 OJHL | Lost Conf. Quarters 2-4 (Blades) |
| 2018–19 | 54 | 27 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 166 | 180 | 58 | 4th of 5 South Div 8th of 11 SW Conf 13th of 22 OJHL | Lost Conf. Quarters 1-4 (Rangers) |
| 2019–20 | 54 | 38 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 207 | 144 | 58 | 1st of 6 South Div 3rd of 11 SW Conf 4th of 22 OJHL | Won Conf. Quarters 4-1 (Rangers) Remaining playoffs cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2020–21 | Season Lost to Covid-19 pandemic | Season Lost to Covid-19 pandemic | Season Lost to Covid-19 pandemic | Season Lost to Covid-19 pandemic | Season Lost to Covid-19 pandemic | Season Lost to Covid-19 pandemic | Season Lost to Covid-19 pandemic | Season Lost to Covid-19 pandemic | Season Lost to Covid-19 pandemic | Season Lost to Covid-19 pandemic |
| 2021–22 | 54 | 40 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 235 | 119 | 82 | 1st of 6 South Div 1st of 11 SW Conf 1st of 22 OJHL | Won Conf. Quarters 2-0 (Patriots) Won Conf. Semifinals 2-0 (Rangers) Won Conf. Finals 3-1 (Cougars) Lost League Finals 3-4 (Panthers) |
| 2022–23 | 54 | 45 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 256 | 104 | 94 | 1st of 12 SE Conf 1st of 24 OJHL | Won Conf. Quarters 4-1 (Rangers) Lost Conf. Semifinals 3-4 (Golden Hawks) |
| 2023–24 | 56 | 31 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 210 | 165 | 68 | 6th of 12 East Conf 10th of 22 OJHL | Won Conf. Quarters 4-1 (Dukes) Lost Conf Semifinals 0-4 (Golden Hawks) |

### Playoffs

MetJHL Years
* 1990 Lost final
    Wexford Raiders defeated Oshawa Legionaires 4-games-to-3
    Wexford Raiders defeated Kingston Voyageurs 4-games-to-none
    Thornhill Thunderbirds defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-3
* 1991 Won League
    Wexford Raiders defeated Kingston Voyageurs 4-games-to-1
    Wexford Raiders defeated Oshawa Legionaires 4-games-to-3
    Wexford Raiders defeated Bramalea Blues 4-games-to-3 METJHL CHAMPIONS
* 1992 Won League
    Wexford Raiders defeated Kingston Voyageurs 4-games-to-1
    Wexford Raiders defeated Thornhill Thunderbirds 4-games-to-2
    Wexford Raiders defeated Bramalea Blues 4-games-to-none METJHL CHAMPIONS
* 1993 Won League
    Wexford Raiders defeated Richmond Hill Riot 4-games-to-none
    Wexford Raiders defeated Wellington Dukes 4-games-to-none
    Wexford Raiders defeated St. Michael's Buzzers 4-games-to-1 METJHL CHAMPIONS
* 1994 Won League, lost OHA Buckland Cup round robin
    Wexford Raiders defeated Kingston Voyageurs 4-games-to-1
    Wexford Raiders defeated Thornhill Islanders 4-games-to-none
    Wexford Raiders defeated Caledon Canadians 4-games-to-none METJHL CHAMPIONS
    Third and eliminated in OHA Buckland Cup round robin (1-2)
* 1995 Lost final
    Wexford Raiders defeated Wellington Dukes 4-games-to-2
    Wexford Raiders defeated Thornhill Islanders 4-games-to-3
    Caledon Canadians defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-none
* 1996 Lost semi-final
    Wexford Raiders defeated Wellington Dukes 4-games-to-1
    Thornhill Islanders defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-2
* 1997 Lost semi-final
    Wexford Raiders defeated Niagara Scenic 4-games-to-none
    First in round robin quarter-final (4-2)
    Caledon Canadians defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-none
* 1998 Won League, lost OHA Buckland Cup
    Wexford Raiders defeated Quinte Hawks 3-games-to-none
    Wexford Raiders defeated Oshawa Legionaires 4-games-to-2
    Wexford Raiders defeated Caledon Canadians 4-games-to-3 METJHL CHAMPIONS
    Milton Merchants (OPJHL) defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-1
OJHL Years

## Raiders 1970-1981

There also was a Wexford Raiders team in the Ontario Provincial Junior League based in the Wexford neighbourhood of the Toronto suburb of Scarborough. The team originated in 1970 as the Toronto Raiders of the Metro Junior B league, and was renamed the Wexford Raiders in 1971. In 1972, the team moved to the new Ontario Provincial Junior League in 1972 and operated until 1981. After the Junior A team folded, the Metro B "Warriors" assumed the "Raider" name in 1983.

### Season-by-season results

| Season | GP | W | L | T | OTL | GF | GA | P | Results | Playoffs |
| Toronto Raiders |||||||||||
| 1970-71 | 44 | 17 | 22 | 5 | - | 208 | 241 | 39 | 8th Metro B | |
| Wexford Raiders |||||||||||
| 1971-72 | 44 | 20 | 19 | 5 | - | 206 | 210 | 45 | 6th Metro B | |
| 1972-73 | 44 | 26 | 9 | 9 | - | 264 | 185 | 61 | 2nd OPJHL | Won League |
| 1973–74 | 44 | 26 | 12 | 6 | - | 235 | 172 | 58 | 3rd OPJHL | Won League |
| 1974-75 | 44 | 22 | 15 | 7 | - | 241 | 196 | 51 | 4th OPJHL | |
| 1975-76 | 44 | 19 | 19 | 6 | - | 207 | 196 | 44 | 4th OPJHL | |
| 1976-77 | 44 | 20 | 21 | 3 | - | 211 | 219 | 43 | 7th OPJHL | |
| 1977-78 | 50 | 18 | 25 | 7 | - | 268 | 308 | 43 | 6th OPJHL | |
| 1978-79 | 50 | 14 | 31 | 5 | - | 208 | 280 | 33 | 10th OPJHL | |
| 1979-80 | 44 | 17 | 20 | 7 | - | 238 | 241 | 41 | 8th OPJHL | |
| 1980-81 | 44 | 11 | 32 | 1 | - | 234 | 334 | 23 | 12th OPJHL | |

### Playoffs

* 1973 Won League, lost OHA Buckland Cup
    Wexford Raiders defeated Weston Dodgers 4-games-to-1
    Wexford Raiders defeated Dixie Beehives 4-games-to-2
    Wexford Raiders defeated Toronto Nationals 4-games-to-1 OPJHL CHAMPIONS
    Chatham Maroons (SOJHL) defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-3
* 1974 Won League, won OHA Buckland Cup, lost Hewitt-Dudley Memorial Trophy semi-final
    Wexford Raiders defeated Richmond Hill Rams 4-games-to-2
    Wexford Raiders defeated North Bay Trappers 4-games-to-3
    Wexford Raiders defeated Aurora Tigers 4-games-to-1 OPJHL CHAMPIONS
    Wexford Raiders defeated Windsor Spitfires (SOJHL) 4-games-to-3 BUCKLAND CUP CHAMPIONS
    Thunder Bay Hurricanes (TBJHL) defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-3
* 1975 Lost final
    Wexford Raiders defeated Aurora Tigers 4-games-to-none
    Wexford Raiders defeated North York Rangers 4-games-to-3
    Toronto Nationals defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-1
* 1976 Lost quarter-final
    North Bay Trappers defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-2
* 1977 Lost quarter-final
    Royal York Royals defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-2
* 1978 Lost quarter-final
    Guelph Platers defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-none
* 1979 DNQ
* 1980 Lost quarter-final
    Dixie Beehives defeated Wexford Raiders 4-games-to-none
* 1981 DNQ

## Arena

The Jr. Canadiens play at Scotiabank Pond at Downsview Park.
The Raiders played at Scarborough Arena Gardens at 75 Birchmount Road. The city rink built in 1954 was used in the 1986 film Youngbloods and being rebuilt due to roof issues. Demolished in 2023 and should open in 2025.

## Notable alumni

* Keith Acton
* Bill Armstrong
* Mark Botell
* Brian Boucher
* Brian Bradley
* Stan Butler
* Anson Carter
* Andy Chiodo
* Devante Smith-Pelly
* Doug Doull
* Brett McConnachie
* Dave Duerden
* Iain Duncan
* Oren Eizenman (born 1985), Israeli-Canadian ice hockey player
* Larry Floyd
* Matt Foy
* Luciano Aquino
* Scott Fraser
* Orin Ezienman
* Steve Guolla
* Mark Kirton
* Chris Kotsopoulos
* Paul Lawless
* Steve Maltais
* John McFarland
* Lindsay Middlebrook
* Gavin Morgan
* Bryan Muir
* Mark Napier
* Ryan O'Reilly
* Steve Rooney
* Al Secord
* Luke Sellars
* George Servinis
* Derrick Smith
* Greg Smyth
* Brad Tapper
* Bill Terry
* Greg Theberge
* Tyler Toffoli
* Jeff Ware
* Daniel Winnik
* Mike Zigomanis